3H Semi Private Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery & Accademia Gallery
Embark on an unforgettable artistic journey through Florence's most celebrated museums. This expertly guided tour combines the two pillars of Renaissance art - the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries - offering you an immersive experience of history's greatest masterpieces.
✦ HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE ✦
Skip the legendary queues at both museums with priority access Stand in awe before Michelangelo's original David, discovering details often missed by visitors
Wander through the Uffizi's stunning corridors, home to the world's finest Renaissance collection
Learn the fascinating stories behind Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and Leonardo's "Annunciation".
Your journey begins in the Uffizi Gallery, where your expert guide will lead you through centuries of artistic genius and Renaissance masterpieces. After savoring the treasures of the Uffizi and enjoying free time to explore Florence's charming streets and cafes, continue to the Accademia Gallery.
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3H Semi Private Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery & Accademia Gallery
What's included in 3H Semi Private Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery & Accademia Gallery
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Uffizi
Experience the glory of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's most renowned museums and the crown jewel of Florence's artistic heritage. Housing an incomparable collection spanning centuries of artistic genius, the Uffizi stands as a testament to the Renaissance's golden age. Skip the notoriously long queues with priority access and let an expert guide lead you through halls adorned with masterpieces. Marvel at Botticelli's ethereal "Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking "Annunciation," and Caravaggio's dramatic works that revolutionized painting. The museum's chronological layout takes you on a journey through art history, from Medieval panels to High Renaissance masterpieces. Discover works by Giotto, Filippo Lippi, Raphael, and countless other masters who shaped Western art. Each room reveals new treasures, from Titian's sensual "Venus of Urbino" to Michelangelo's only surviving panel painting, the magnificent "Doni Tondo."
Piazza della SignoriaPass-by Only
Piazza della Signoria stands as the historic heart of Florence, a stunning open-air museum where art, politics, and history converge. This L-shaped square, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio with its soaring tower, has been the center of Florentine political life since the 14th century. The piazza serves as a free open-air sculpture gallery, featuring masterful works that have witnessed centuries of Florentine history. The Loggia dei Lanzi, an elegant arched gallery, shelters Renaissance masterpieces including Cellini's dramatic "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines." At the piazza's center, visitors can admire a copy of Michelangelo's "David" marking the spot where the original once stood, alongside Bandinelli's "Hercules and Cacus" and the majestic "Neptune Fountain" by Ammannati.
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo, the religious heart of Florence, stands as one of the world's most magnificent architectural ensembles. This bustling square is dominated by the breathtaking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome - an engineering marvel that defines Florence's skyline. The plaza showcases three architectural masterpieces: the Cathedral with its distinctive green, white, and pink marble facade; Giotto's elegant Bell Tower soaring 277 feet high; and the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, famous for its gleaming "Gates of Paradise" bronze doors by Ghiberti.
Inclusions
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Academia Gallery
- Official Certified Guide
- Radios and headsets
- Small group tour (9 people max)
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Uffizi Gallery
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your host will meet you at Piazzale degli Uffizi, 1, in the courtyard on the right side of the Uffizi Gallery entrance. Look for our representative holding a "Florence with Locals" flag under the Leonardo da Vinci statue, which is located opposite Door #3 of the gallery.
End Points
- This 3 hour guided tour ends at Accademia Gallery
